The Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour
Overview
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Come enjoy an unforgettable night under the spectacular desert sky in San Pedro de Atacama, where you can discover the wonders of the universe with our powerful 14-inch Skyquest telescopes.
Our guide, apart from a great passion for astronomy, has an extensive academic background and has more than 7 years of experience in astrotourism, all this to give you a night full of science and fun.
During the experience, you will enjoy:
- Explanations on astronomy
- One professional photograph per person
- An exquisite appetizer with red wine, real hot chocolate or tea of flavors and snacks.
- Thermal blankets to keep you comfortable even on colder nights.
- Roundtrip transfer from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.
Looking for something even more special?
Check out The Roofless : Private Universe, a private tour ideal for couples, families or small groups who want a highly personalized experience.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should dress warmly due to low temperatures, especially legs and feet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Pedro de Atacama
The tour begins with the pick-up of passengers at the accommodation, this usually takes approximately 30 minutes, then we will move to our facilities about 7km outside of San Pedro where our guide will wait for them.
We will give you a brief welcome talk and take souvenir photographs. It is very important to come with warm, light-colored clothing. Afterwards we will have a short talk about astronomy related to star formation and the use of telescopes. Finally, we will use the 14-inch telescopes to discover the universe, where you can enjoy, depending on the date of your trip, different types of stars, nebulae, planets and other objects that will leave you speechless.
What‘s Included
Snack board with wine, hot chocolate or tea
Observation with 2 14-inch telescopes
1 professional photography per person
astronomy talk
Transportation to and from the lodge
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
ENGLISH GROUP
Pickup included
Private Universe
More observation time
Private tour
Scacks with chocolate fondue
Pickup included
Reviews
521 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A memorable and well-run experience
prati pilla,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with The Roofless Experience in SPdA. The small group format made the night feel personal and immersive. Jhonatan and his assistant were knowledgeable, taking their time to explain the southern sky in detail while guiding us through views of stars, planets, and distant galaxies. One of the highlights for me was seeing both the large and Small Magellanic Cloud galaxies. The cherry on the top was Jhonatan photographing each guest with the dark Atacama sky as a backdrop. The entire experience was thoughtful, educational, and truly magical. Highly recommended.
Didn't tour, but such integrity!
Moshidog,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I signed up for a stargazing outing with Jhonatan and The Roofless Experience in late December 2025. Jhonatan's logistics and communications were perfect. Several hours before our tour, Jhonatan texted that incoming clouds might impact the quality of the tour. Later that evening, he regretfully cancelled the tour when a few more more clouds moved in, and promised a full refund. A week later, the tour's full cost was credited back to me. Now Jhonatan could have taken his customers out that night to hopelessly squint through telescopes. Maybe other companies may have done that? But he clearly has high standards for the "Experience" and cancelled at cost to himself. We hope to some day return to the Atacama and Jhonatan's tour. Those considering this tour should know of the integrity and professionalism behind it.
Brilliant and immersive stargazing experience!
Rahul S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jhonatan was brilliant in conducting the stargazing experience in the Atacama desert! He had immense knowledge of astronomy and guided us to some breathtaking shots of distant galaxies, constellations, stars, planets, shooting stars among others, and taught us how to get good photographs. He also took great pictures. Highly recommend this for a personalized and immersive stargazing experience.
The Highlight of Our San Pedro Trip
jord kemp,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Roofless experience in San Pedro was the highlight of our holiday. The night sky is impossible to put into words — it really is something you have to experience for yourself. The tour was extremely well organised, with clear and timely communication in advance, so we always knew the schedule and timings. We were picked up promptly from our Airbnb in San Pedro, which made everything feel effortless. The food and wine were delicious and the perfect accompaniment to the experience. Jhon was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour, and clearly cared deeply about ensuring his guests had a memorable experience.
Highly Reccommended - it was really good
benfranklin01,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was informative and interesting with good telescopes to see Saturn’s rings and Jupiter and a host of other stars. Jonathan’s enthusiastic presentation and tour organization made the overall experience enjoyable. We would recommend this Roofless experience tour highly.
Highly recommended
antonellabK4930AU,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular !!! It exceeded expectations. Beautiful sky, rich food, they took spectacular photos. I highly recommend
Excellent!!! Recommend!
hyd2025,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! The guide is very professional and knows a lot about astronomy. Pictures are great! Fantastic! And the telescope is also very very cool. The location of star watching is excellent, you can see numerous stars with your naked eye.
Fantastic!
Steven D,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jonathan was amazing. So much knowledge. Great experience. I highly recommend. We learned much more than we could have hoped for.
Must see the stars!
GEORGE H,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Breathtakingly stunning! Who knew there were other galaxies, let alone get to see into them. Wonderful hosts and very informative. Must do - best thing to do in Chile!
Must do star gazing!
georgehY6805RE,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly breathtakingly awesome! Jhonatan and the team were wonderful. Highly recommend!!! Who knew there were more galaxies…
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